EAJAK, the umbrella association of Entertainment, Arts and Culture Journalists has launched ‘Talent Tuesdays’ , a weekly talent-search event focusing on rappers, singers and comedians in partnership with Pori City’s Lava Lounge.
Located in Langata constituency at the heart of Otiende Shopping Centre, Lava Lounge by Pori City will host the in-person auditions every Tuesday evening.
Speaking at Lava Lounge during the launch of the event, EAJAK Chairman Boniface Mwalii noted that Nairobi City County oozes with talent and EAJAK is bridging the gap by providing the platform for young people to showcase their talent.
‘It is indeed an honor to be here tonight to sign off what is tipped to become one of the biggest weekly events in the entertainment calender. As EAJAK, part of our give back is to assist in developing talent and assisting the next crop of entertainers to get a foot into the ring, that is why it is a no brainer to partner with lava lounge by Pori City hotels and other associates to realize this pipe dream,’
said the EAJAK chairman.
‘It gets even better because Langata constituency Member of Parliament Hon. Phelix Jalang’o Odiwuor has placed a stamp of endorsement on this initiative and will not just be appearing but will help in mentoring the new lads and lasses on the block,’
added Mwalii.
Lava Lounge by Pori City spokesperson Joseph Mwahi making his remarks at the launch event expressed his excitement noting that the talent search will see the nurturing of many great talents not only from within Langata but beyond the county of Nairobi.
‘Lava Lounge by Pori City Hotel is excited to be launching a talent search that will be held here every Tuesday. We are hoping to shape the talents and futures of a comedian, a rapper and a singer who will emerge first among equals.Lava lounge by Pori City is just two years old but we are ready to not just walk but run and very fast, welcome to a night of extraordinary experiences,’
he said.
The criteria….
There are three categories, comedy, song and rap. The contestants will send a one-minute video clip to +254733 597 349 to register and upon shortlisting, appear to perform in person at Lava Lounge before a panel of judges drawn from EAJAK and the entertainment industry.
Participants must be 18 years old and over. (Proof of age may be required.) The shortlisted contestants will be at Lava Lounge by Pori City every Tuesday for the next 13 weeks where upon the last ones standing will be crowned at a lavish red-carpet street event here at Lava Lounge. The grand prize will include a record deal, cash and mentorship.
